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Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with jurisdiction over federal elections and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Immigration Subcommittee, led 16...

Washington D.C. – Today, on the 200th day of Trump’s reckless war with Iran, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor on the true cost of the war in Iran, and to urge Senate Republicans to finally join Senate Democrats in ending a war that has made the Iranian regime...

Washington D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s affordability crisis, and to criticize his Republican colleagues for blocking legislation that would help lower American families’ costs right after the Federal Reserve raised interest...

Following Five-Week State Work Period, Republicans Block Senate’s First Opportunity To Deliver Cost Relief GOP Rejects Passage Of Schumer Bill To End Trump’s Trade War Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asked for unanimous consent to pass legislation to end...

Washington D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor, ahead of another War Powers Resolution vote, to denounce Trump’s reckless war with Iran that continues to cost American taxpayers billions of dollars. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to condemn Trump’s senseless tariffs and urge his Republican colleagues to pass his bill, the “End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act.” Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The...

Washington D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on whether to raise interest rates, to condemn the Trump administration’s chaotic economic policies and continued attacks on the independence of the Federal...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor after the Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s plot to restrict mail-in voting and rig the midterm elections. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last night, even...

Washington D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to condemn President Trump and his family for allowing a Russian oligarch with close ties with Vladimir Putin to pay for his wedding. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to call out President Trump for trying to scapegoat Ukraine for record gas and diesel prices driven by his war with Iran. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Prices are...

New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivered a speech marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack, demonstrating how the city’s recovery was assisted by federal aid and support. Below are Leader Schumer’s remarks as prepared: We’re gathered here on the...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Democrats’ continued efforts to fight for a bipartisan budget that delivers a more affordable life for American families. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to denounce Donald Trump’s disastrous economic policies that led to the loss of 23,000 jobs in July and 103,000 fewer jobs in May and June. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

As Trump focuses on his exorbitant vanity projects, Americans can tell what he’s ignoring: lowering their costs. As if Americans weren’t struggling enough already, they just saw mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year because of Trump’s disastrous war and failed economic agenda. Trump has...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor rebuking Senate Republicans for trying to ram through a nominations package full of Trump loyalists and MAGA cronies. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Trump’s main...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of Trump’s visit to Las Vegas, highlighting Trump’s disastrous economy as Nevadans and Americans struggle to make ends meet. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor demanding legal guardrails to prevent Donald Trump from handing out pardons and payouts to January 6th insurrectionists. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Todd...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to criticize Donald Trump’s continued, failed negotiations with Iran in the war he started. Leader Schumer also emphasized Senate Democrats’ commitment to forcing War Power Resolution votes that will...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss Senate Democrats’ continued commitment to fighting for America’s working families throughout the bipartisan appropriations process. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to condemn Donald Trump and his administration for continuing to waste time and resources on corrupt, failed beautification projects, while American families struggle with an affordability crisis. Below...